How far is Benton, TN from Kimsey, TN?
The driving distance from Benton, TN to Kimsey, TN is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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City in Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Kimsey.
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Start on Town Creek Road
23 m · 5 sec · Town Creek Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
136 m · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
1310 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Parksville Road
6 mi · 11 min · Parksville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Parksville Road
75 m · 5 sec · Parksville Road
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Merge slight right
21.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right
1022 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto New Stansbury Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · New Stansbury Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Stansbury Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Kimsey.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Parksville Road
Merge slight right
21.5 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Benton and Sunny near Kimsey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Kimsey?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ducktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Benton and 17.6 miles from Kimsey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Benton and Sunny near Kimsey.
Stop Ideas Near Ducktown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ducktown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Kimsey. Straight-line distance: 19.03 mi (30.63 km).
#1 Benton
County in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,247 |
| Coordinates | 35.1742400, -84.6535500 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kimsey
Kimsey is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.0828600, -84.3357600 |
| Altitude | 497 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kimsey (-84.33576, 35.08286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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